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Dried Tomato Chicken Skillet

Creamy Dried Tomato Chicken Skillet for Quick Weeknight Delight

A quick and creamy Dried Tomato Chicken Skillet that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts or Thighs Thighs are juicier.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter Any cooking oil can be used.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced preferred.
  • ½ cup Sun Dried Tomatoes Roasted red peppers may be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut milk if desired.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Herbs (Basil or Parsley) For topping.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from the skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, stirring for around 2 minutes. Then, mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This creamy dried tomato chicken skillet is adaptable for various dietary preferences and can be modified with additional veggies like spinach or peas.

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